Psy 215 Quiz 4 cancelled

To All Psy 215 students: 

As we wind down the semester, it looks like we will have a difficult time fitting in quiz #4. Thus, Quiz #3 will be our final Quiz. 

Again, as a reminder, the final exam will covder the following topics: 

Personality Disorders

Substance Related Disorders and Addictive Behaviors

Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions 

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK

The College will be hosting its third annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday, April 27^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Veterans Plaza on the Ammerman Campus in Selden. This event seeks to increase awareness about suicide and raise funds for prevention. Participants will join a quarter of a million people from hundreds of cities across all 50 states to raise awareness, save lives, and bring hope to those impacted by suicide. The walk is being sponsored by Mental Health Services, the Ammerman Office of Campus Activities and Leadership Development, the Honors Club, Psychology Club and the CARES club. 

Funds raised through this event will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and will enable that organization to invest in research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. For more information, please go online and visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) then click on Take Action, Walks to Prevent Suicide, and Campus Walks.

               

Thank you in advance for considering providing support to this important initiative.

PSY 201

As we transition to the end of the semester, we are not going to be covering the final topic on the syllabus, Sleep.

The final will be on Neuroanatomy and Memory.

Please let me know if you have any questions!!

PSY 215 CLASSES

As we begin to transition into the end of the semester, it looks like we will not be able to cover the final topic on the syllabus. Thus, the final will be on Personality Disorders, Substance Related Disorders, and Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

CLASSES CANCELLED MONDAY APRIL 29TH

All classes will be cancelled on Monday, April 29th.

Psy 215 H students will be asked to cover the following content: 

In the Substance Related Disorders Chapter- Barbituates, Stimulants, and Hallucinogens- we will not be covering these in class but they will be on the exam!!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

STRESS AND FINALS

During the semester,we have discussed at length, the impact of stress on our mental health and brain. As we enter the final part of the semester, many students will begin to feel "stressed". The following article gives some practical suggestions on how to reduce stress during this time of year and increase your chances of finishing the semester strong!!!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clear-communication/201712/final-exam-stress-five-ways-finish-finals-strong

A FEEL GOOD STORY!

We have talked a lot about mental health and the stigma that often comes along with it. As the Islanders are on the verge of sweeping the Pittsburgh Penquins it is an excellent reminder that this stigma is not one that should define anyone....

https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-robin-lehner-fan-favorite-1.29755965

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

In Abnormal Psychology we have been talking a great deal about issues related to Mental Health. Once we take the discussion out of the theory realm reality presents a whole host of other issues. One of the major ones is a lack of funding for these essential services. The following article is a great introduction to the struggles of the Long Island community to provide such services.....

https://www.newsday.com/business/mental-health-care-access-1.29347148

CLASSES FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 10TH ARE CANCELLED

STRESS AND BURNOUT

We have talked a lot in class about the impact of stress on both Mental Health and the Brain. The following article discusses recent concerns about the phenomena of "burnout" which is becoming a major issue in our country....

https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/darien/lifestyle/burnout-declared-a-health-crisis-according-to-harvard-health-organizations/750232/

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB EVENT

This Thursday, April 11th, at 6:00pm in the Islip Arts building, Room 115, the Psychology Club will be showing the movie, The Vow. Pizza and Soda will be served!!!!! All are invited!

DEBT AND YOUR BRAIN!!!

I know a number of you will be graduating this May (Congratulations!!!) and also thinking about continuing your education. A great deal of discussion has been occurring as late in terms of the role of student debt in our lives. The following article talks about a small but fascinating study on how this decision can impact your long-term functioning!

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/getting-rid-of-debt-may-actually-make-your-brain-work-better-2019-03-29

DEPERSONALIZATION/DEREALIZATION

A number of people have asked about the difference between depersonalization and derealization. The following video will hopefully be helpful in terms of this....

https://youtu.be/_1GCjggflEU